University Lutheran Church intends to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all of God's people, regardless of race, situation, family status, sexuality, gender, size, shape, gender identity and place in the world. ULC is a Reconciling in Christ congregation registered with Lutherans Concerned/North America. Thanks be to God for the blessings we have and the differences we share!

February 18: “Sixteen Thought Provoking Statements creating Questions about your Church, your Faith and your Neighbors” - Each year Churchwide asked a series of thought provoking questions about our ministry here at University Lutheran Church. Have some fun sharing your thoughts? Terry Pochert will lead the discussion.

March 25: "Dealing With Dementia" John Linda from Dementia Friendly Tempe (www.tempe.gov/dft) will be with us to present opportunities in Tempe to help those dealing with the dementia of a loved one or those who someday might have to deal with such.

Thank you for your willingness to trek along with us in thought, prayer, and devotion this Lenten season. It is the hope of our community and those who spent time creating these devotions that our writings will add to your experience of Lent. It is also our hope that, as you travel with us along this path, a feeling of partnership in ministry is created and deepened. In fact, we have a request for you: each week in Lent would you please lift up a prayer for our students and ministry involved in Lutheran Campus Ministry? We would greatly appreciate such support.

As you may notice, at the bottom of each devotion we have included a hunger fact and/or activity. Lent seems like such an appropriate time to strengthen our commitment to fighting hunger in our community and in our world. This year’s hunger facts relate to local hunger issues.* Perhaps an additional meal-time prayer for the hungry would add to our Lenten pilgrimage.

Thank you for traveling with us this Lent. We look forward to seeing you in Jerusalem!

(Note the different time. This will be a Dinner Church worship in the sanctuary. Dinner will be prepared and served during the service much like a Seder meal. We will do this with Missio Dei Community. There will be scripture/sermon).

Get in touch with your inner artist! In the Campus Center we have Chicks to color and post on the wall. This is for all ages!! For each chick colored and displayed, we are asking for $1.00. The money will go to Lutheran World Hunger. Watch our gallery grow!!

What is your favorite part of LCM? My favorite part of LCM is the people. Everyone has always been incredibly friendly and welcoming, and it's easy to feel the community that surrounds you.

Why would you encourage others to check out LCM?I would encourage others to check out LCM to be a part of this community that cares about you. I would encourage others to come if they were looking to experience God in a way not filled with judgment and anger, but of love.

What is one thing you are looking forward to this year?I am looking forward to the next Mexico Mission Trip. I did it once before in high school, and it was a pretty great experience. Also, I am looking forward to the next San Diego Trip because unfortunately I missed the last one.